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In reply to the discussion: Joe Romm: Why James Hansen Is Wrong About Nuclear Power [View all]kristopher
(29,798 posts)23. The world is what it is
Neither of us like it, but I don't think rants as a 'self loathing human' are helpful in any sense. I agree with your sentiments but conclude that moving away from a civilization built on centralized energy is the linchpin to solving the resultant problem of a world with ethics based on consumerism.
Recommended reading for others not as familiar with the issue:
http://www.rmi.org/Knowledge-Center/Library/E77-01_EnergyStrategyRoadNotTaken
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Then we pass like every other "innovative" exponentially growing population that has gone before us.
hunter
Jan 2016
#34
You claim I “have been an unambiguous promoter of nuclear power for years.”
OKIsItJustMe
Jan 2016
#18
Riiiight.... " Regulators question CO2 plan for $19.3 billion Virginia nuclear reactor"
kristopher
Jan 2016
#25
Since, at 440 reactors nuclear only supplied about 2% of global final energy supply...
kristopher
Jan 2016
#37